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EXTON, Pa., July 29 /PRNewswire/ -- SuiteLinq, Inc., a provider of multimedia interactive, broadband, and on-demand solutions for hospitality and extended-stay environments, has extended its interactive services from the guest room to the hotel lobby at Philadelphia's Sheraton University City Hotel. Starting this week, guests and visitors alike can enjoy a new business center, located just off the main lobby area of the hotel, that features state-of-the art computing and connectivity in a...

NEW ORLEANS, July 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Today at its annual partner conference, Microsoft Corp. outlined a bold road map of products and services that the company will deliver to partners and customers in the coming year. With upcoming launches of Windows 7 and Microsoft Office 2010 and a major revamp of the company's partner program, Microsoft is equipping partners to drive innovation, save customers money and compete confidently despite the economy.(Logo:...

EXTON, Pa., July 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants' first hotel in the city of Atlanta features state-of-the-art Video-On-Demand service from SuiteLinq(TM). Hotel Palomar Atlanta Midtown brings a new level of artful sophistication and style with its 21-story building located in the vibrant Midtown area. SuiteLinq, Inc., the Exton, PA, based provider of broadband and on-demand solutions for hospitality and extended-stay environments, deployed its SuiteVOD service in all...

Demos including Microsoft Silverlight, Microsoft Surface and Tellme help create connected experiences between consumers and their insurance carriers. ORLANDO, Fla., May 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- What: Helping insurance firms cut costs and transform themselves through software innovation, Microsoft Corp. will demonstrate its software-plus-services offerings at the 2009 ACORD LOMA Insurance Systems Forum. By embracing software plus services,...

Purpose-driven applications for the cruise ship environment integrate with Allin's Interactive Television services PITTSBURGH, March 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Allin Corporation, a leading provider of solutions-oriented application development, technology consulting and systems integration services, unveiled today two major DigiTouch(TM) applications, for Microsoft Surface, at the SeaTrade Miami Cruise and Shipping Convention in Miami, Florida. The Allin DigiTouch(TM) applications, specifically...

It was announced at the South by Southwest Festival that the second generation of Microsoft's Surface computing device is only two or three years away. Creator Joe Olsen stated that the contrivance is only in the development phase."They haven't even got to point where they are going to commercialize," he said.Chris Bernard, user experience chair for Microsoft, did not authenticate a release date for the gadget.Surface is a multi-touch computer likened to a table, complete with a...

Growing network of partners develop innovative new experiences for Microsoft Surface. HANNOVER, Germany, March 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Today at CeBIT, Microsoft Corp. announced expanded commercial availability of Microsoft Surface to 12 select markets in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and has broadened its developer partner ecosystem to support those additional markets with local, relevant content. Previously available for purchase by companies in the U.S. and Canada, Microsoft...

Software-based solutions leverage Microsoft Surface multi-touch device to reduce costs and provide brand-differentiating consumer experiences NEW YORK, Jan. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- As the popularity of multi-touch devices (think iPhone) continues to rise, a compelling business opportunity is developing to use this technology as a key differentiator and money maker. To illustrate how retailers can take advantage of this trend, Clarity Consulting Inc. today unveiled new Interactive Design...

NEW YORK, Jan. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Showcasing new and emerging technologies that create connected and differentiated experiences for consumers throughout the retail environment, Microsoft Corp. today announced its new Retail Experience Center, which serves as a center of innovation for how Microsoft and the retail industry can address rising consumer expectations and competitive pressures during today's challenging economic conditions. (Logo:...

LONDON, Jan. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Microsoft Corp. today kicked off a weeklong round of high-level briefings, strategic announcements and technology demonstrations surrounding the British Education and Training Technology Show (BETT), showcasing the breadth of its efforts to empower people to realize their social and economic potential by enabling access to high-quality education experiences for everyone through technology. (Logo:...